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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.59, 266.33 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.59, 266.33 and 100.58 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.59 : 266.33 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.59/266.33 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.59x = 266.33 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.59x = 26,788.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,788.39/177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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